Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 La Croix de Beaucaillou gives up aromas of cassis, earth, black plums, black cherries and mulberries with wafts of menthol, cigars and crushed rocks. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is lively and earthy with firm, grainy tannins, finishing long and mineral-laced. RP
Aromas of currants, orange peel and dried flowers. Minerals. Medium to full body, fine and lightly chewy tannins, and a long and linear finish. Hints of salt. Crushed stone. Flavorful and bright. 53% cabernet sauvignon, 44% merlot, and 3% petit verdot.
$ 440
Croix de Beaucaillou St Julien 2nd Wine 2017
RP
89-91
JS
93
Intense and pure aromas of blueberries and cassis here. The palate has a smooth, fine-edged core of tannin and a good build of rich fruit flavor. Some graphite to the black fruit. Second wine of Château Ducru-Beaucaillou. JS